Onion or no onion?
The official Amatrice recipe has no onion. The Roman version often adds half an onion. Both are defensible — the original is purer, the Roman version is slightly sweeter. I cook it without.
Italian · dinner
Bucatini all'Amatriciana
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35m
Total time
2
Servings
680
kcal
easy
Difficulty
May 18, 2026
INGREDIENTS.
2
Pasta
- 200 g bucatini
Meat
- 100 g guanciale
Pantry
- 400 g San Marzano tomatoes, whole canned
- 60 ml dry white wine
- to taste fine salt
Spice
- 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
- to taste black pepper
Dairy
- 40 g pecorino romano, finely grated
THE METHOD.
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FAQ · Things people ask
About this recipe.
Can I use pancetta?
Yes. Pancetta is a common substitute, especially smoked pancetta (tesa). The sauce will be less fatty and slightly smokier. It's not traditional but it works.
What wine do I deglaze with?
Dry white wine is traditional. A splash of dry rosé also works well. Skip red — the tannins fight the tomato at this cook time.
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